Belize prepares for ICJ intervention in border dispute with Guatemala
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| Published on Friday, October 17, 2008 |
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By Oscar Ramjeet
Caribbean Net News Special Correspondent
Email: oscar@caribbeannetnews.com
BELMOPAN, Belize: The Belize government is making preparations to take the long standing border dispute with neighbouring Guatemala to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
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Belize Prime Minister,
Dean Barrow |
Prime Minister Dean Barrow said that members of the head negotiating team were currently finalising the "compromis" or agreement which will be submitted to the ICJ.
Belize Channel 5 reported that Barrow said the Minister of Foreign Affairs would take the draft to Cabinet next Tuesday and thereafter it would be circulated publicly before it was taken to the National Assembly for approval.
“I personally am convinced, based on all the advice I have had, all the opinions I have seen from the top flight international lawyers, I am personally convinced that the Guatemalans have no case. I personally am convinced that the ICJ will be obliged to rule in Belize's favour,” Barrow said.
The Prime Minister added that the ICJ decision would put an end “once and for all” to Guatemala's claim that would “vindicate the borders of this country as we know them and that would provide the way for a proper demarcation of these terms". | | | | Reads : 1610 | | | |
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